US Bridges

Stearns RD WB over N Arm Brewster Crk

Good

Kane County, Illinois · 0.3 MI W of Il 25 · Structure no. 045316500000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stearns RD WB over N Arm Brewster Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stearns RD WB over N Arm Brewster Crk in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,174 by 2046. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStearns RD WB
CrossesN Arm Brewster Crk
Location0.3 MI W of Il 25
Coordinates41.9771, -88.28628
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2023)
Projected traffic8,174 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stearns RD WB over N Arm Brewster Crk built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stearns RD WB over N Arm Brewster Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Stearns RD WB over N Arm Brewster Crk carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Stearns RD WB over N Arm Brewster Crk?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Stearns RD WB over N Arm Brewster Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.